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BC04 JZR

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,506 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 76,506 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 76,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure both front mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel pipes corroded

long travel on foot brake

Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,509 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes badly corroded

unable to check outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 17 Apr 2023 76,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes badly corroded

unable to check outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside coated in underseal

Fail 14 Jan 2022 76,506 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play hub /steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,488 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from front hub seals

Fail 5 Jan 2021 76,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from front hub seals

Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

both swivel joints slightly leaking

corrosion both inner wings

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

offside swivel joint slightly leaking

slight corrosion nearside inner wing

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,342 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,513 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Excessive oil leak from swivel seal offside front

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s front drive hubs weeping

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 24,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 21,582 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 21,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 19,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,599 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BC04 JZR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 JZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 JZR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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